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SS ave us from the ball and chain save us from the ball and
SS chain save us from the ball and chain, oh yeah the
SS S diggers and the tower cranes the diggers and the
S S S tower cranes don't want demolition don't want
SSSSS your compensation it's not just bricks and mortar
we are lambs to slaughter.
save us from the ball and chain save us from the ball and chain
save us from the ball and chain, oh yeah the diggers and the
tower cranes the diggers and the tower cranes must we
live in fear from those who shed no tears ? our one and
only shelter your games, your helter skelter.
motorways and office blocks they're standing on the spot
where stood a home, crushing on the memories of people
who have since turned to stone save us from the ball and chain
save us from the ball and chain save us from the ball and
chain, oh yeah the diggers and the tower cranes the diggers
and the tower cranes.